I adore Fran of I Lovitt Maltese. She was mentored by my mentor Debbie Cleckley (Jacob Maltese) and many of our dogs are related.

If you haven't contacted her yet, you might also consider Deb Ray of Grace Maltese. She is also in Alabama. She has newborn puppies. Her lines are also close to mine. In fact, her current puppies are out of my boy.

I was not familiar with Moonlight Maltese in MS, so I went to look at the website and I was not impressed with the use of the term Teacup. I don't know any reputable breeders who use that expression as it is a sales tactic that folks who breed to the standard would not want to have associated with their breeding programs. Also, while she has show pictures she is not one who seems to actively show or finish her dogs. I always find it strange when people post show pictures of unfinished dogs bragging about the dogs winning points, but never achieving a championship. I posted a thread a while back about folks who try to make people think they are show breeders when they are not: Who are the real "show breeders"?

You have gotten the thumbs up from several very respected (and MUCH loved SM members) for Lovitt.... such a great endorsement . Very happy for you and which ever lucky little boy joins your family. Can't wait to see tons of pictures. I do hope you will choose a little one as spunky as Deb's Dewey... he is fabulous!

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Carina(Cloud Clan) gave you very good advice...one of my girls is from I Lovitt and I could not be happier..she is the one in the middle in my siggy pic below..I have not heard of the other breeder...if you have any questions about I Lovitt, please send me a private message..good luck in your search.

Carina knows her stuff and she's happy to share her opinion about breeders. She will tell you the truth so she's a GREAT source of info! I just can't wait to see pix of your new baby and I hope you'll stick around the forum!!